Irene Poulton

The origins of raku can be traced back hundreds of years to Japan, where it was used as the traditional method of creating clay bowls for the tea ceremony. Over the years potters have embraced and adapted the methods, celebrating the remarkable but unpredictable results achieved using raku techniques.

This book considers the origins of raku before offering over 300 glaze recipes, giving the potter an invaluable source of information and advice. Other potters also share their ideas and, with one hundred photographs of raku-fired pieces, this book offers inspiration to all potters.